Youth Support Coordinator 1 (NY HELPS)

Duties Description

Youth Counselors mentor and guide youth in residential facilities operated by the Division for Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). They are responsible for the supervision, evaluation and guidance of youthful offenders, juvenile offenders or at-risk youth referred to OCFS. Develops, implements and monitors programs for resident youth. Plans, organizes and conducts individual group discussions. Guides youth in adjusting to a facility’s programs by identifying problems that affect the youths’ behavior and attitudes and by developing an appropriate rehabilitation program. Serves as a member of the facility’s residential program group, or decision-making body. Develops, maintains and submits required records and reports. May supervise Youth Support Assistants and Youth Support Specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• Current OCFS Employees: One year of permanent service as a Youth Support Specialist, Grade 14.
• Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience

• Casework services not related to children and families;
• Classroom teacher, tutor or Head Start worker, daycare provider or administrator of a daycare center, camp counselor or provider of recreational services, foster parent, transportation service worker, clerical duties, or provider of correctional services.